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Overview |
CNU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,503 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,001 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,238 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,864 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,141 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,062 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
CNU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
CNU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,200 students)
CNU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 277% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Milligan than Christopher Newport University ($37,700.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than CNU ($21,463 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 54.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,000 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 212% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($28,521 vs. $9,141)
CNU vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 27 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming CNU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Milligan (70.3%)
CNU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Milligan? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Milligan and CNU.
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- CNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/